What Are 360 Photos?
360 photos are immersive, panoramic images that allow you to look in any direction — just like standing in the real space. They’re perfect for capturing and sharing complex environments such as event sites, infrastructure projects, building interiors, or outdoor locations.
In Swyvl, you can upload your own 360 photos, position them on the map, and create interactive tours your team can explore.
Tour Styles in Swyvl
Swyvl supports three ways to present 360 photos. The one you choose depends on your project goals and the type of site you're capturing.
🔹 Point View
Best for: Single locations or standalone views
Upload a single 360 photo and position it manually on the map. Great for highlighting a key location without navigation arrows.
🔹 Scatter View
Best for: Exploratory site overviews
Place multiple 360 photos across your site and manually connect them with navigation arrows. Perfect for giving users the ability to move around freely and explore areas of interest.
🔹 Path View
Best for: Street View-style walkthroughs
Capture a route using a 360 camera and a GPX file. Swyvl will automatically connect the photos along the path to create a seamless guided experience.
Do I Need Location Data?
Scatter and Point View:
It's helpful (but not required) to have GPS data in your 360 photos. If there's no GPS, you can manually place them.Path View:
GPS data in your photos is ignored — Swyvl uses the GPX file instead to position and connect everything.
What Makes a Good Tour?
Clear, well-lit 360 photos
Consistent angles and camera placement
Logical connections or paths between photos
Accurate map placement and height for each photo
Ready to Get Started?
Once you know which tour style you want to use, follow the step-by-step guides to:
Need Help?
For assistance, explore the Swyvl Help Guide or ask our AI Assistant directly within the platform. If you need further support, our team is here to help via the chat widget.